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Today we’re asking - which smartphone would your favourite Star Wars character go for? Poe Dameron Poe is an all-action kind of guy. He wants to experience everything up close and personal, so the Xperia XZ2’s Dynamic Vibration System is right up his alley. He’ll be able to feel the action through his fingertips. Tense moments will feel even more epic, and with S-Force Front Surround sound, he’ll be able to hear everything above the noise of the carnage he always seems to unwittingly create. Poe can buy the Xperia XZ2 from iD Mobile. Finn Finn is a man on a mission. He’s happiest when he’s hopping between planets and running into trouble. To do that, he needs to have his wits about him, and a phone with a decent battery life. He needs a Motorola G5 Plus. The G5 Plus has a 3,000mAh battery capable of lasting all day, and like Finn, it’s tough enough to handle itself. Super-strong Corning Gorilla Glass protects it from everyday scrapes, scratches and direct hits from First Order F-11D bl

Google Lens can translate foreign menus and recognise landmarks, just by looking at your photos. So, what are you waiting for? Ditch your tour guides, and read on for details. How do you get Google Lens on your phone? Until recently, the AI-powered visual recognition technology tool known as Google Lens belonged exclusively on Google Pixel phones. But now, there’s great news for all you non-Pixel phone owners out there. Yes, you can now use Google Lens to reveal more about your photos. It’s no longer a Pixel phone exclusive, and can be found on the Google Photos app (iOS and Android) What does Google Lens do? Google Lens uses Google's massive wealth of data to identify information in your photos. It works on loads of different types of photos including landmarks, menus, books, plants, works of art and animals. Apparently, it can even recognise different breeds of cats and dogs. Depending on what Google Lens recognises in your photo, you'll be given useful information along with prompts

Are you thinking of upgrading to a new phone on iD Mobile? It’s a big decision. So to help you out, we’ve rounded up a handful of the most important things to check out. The Operating System The first thing to consider when choosing a new phone is the type of operating system (OS) you want. This is a big decision because it affects how you can use your phone. Here are the differences between the two most popular: iOS. This OS is found on iPhones and iPads. It’s known for being extremely user-friendly, and the look is clean, clear and easy to understand. Android. Most phones use Android, the OS made by Google. It’s very customisable, letting you alter lots of settings and get the look and feel that’s right for you. The Camera A few years ago, you could judge how good a phone camera was by the megapixel count. That’s not really the case anymore – you’re much better off spending time checking out the lenses, aperture and optical image stabilisation. Lenses. Dual lenses can be found on mos

The truth is, your smartphone is probably the most important gadget in your life.So to help you choose the niftiest one out there AND get more bang for your buck - we’ve picked our favourites – all under £15 a month. Kerching! Samsung Galaxy J3 First up is the Samsung Galaxy J3. If you’re looking for great performance as well as price – this is the one for you. A powerful camera, water resistant and wireless charging – just some of the reasons it stands out from the pack: Weight: 138g | Dimensions: 142.3 x 71 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 5.1.1 | Screen size: 5-inch | Resolution: 720 x 1280 | CPU: 1.5GHz quad-core | RAM: 1.5GB | Storage: 8/16GB | Battery: 2,600mAh | Rear camera: 8MP | Front camera: 5MP From £10.99 per month, now with Double Data! Nokia 6 A small price to pay for a whole lot of appeal. Gone are the days of the indestructible 3310, say hello to it’s better-looking sibling. The Nokia 6 boasts a sleek, aluminium body for a more premium feel. And with additional specs like these, y

Do you strive to take the perfect selfie? Here are 5 easy tips to get the most out of your smartphone camera and ensure everyone stays swiping right. See the light. Darker? Lighter? Natural? Fluorescent? With so many options it’s easy to understand how in certain light you can look a 10 and in others a 2. But our top tip is to always use natural light which will brighten your face and minimize shadows. In front of a window is perfect. Know your angles. We all know our good side, but not knowing what angle to hold the camera can turn even a beauty into a beast. So in the words of Kim Kardashian ‘keep your chin down, and the camera up’. Filters are your friends. We’re sure you have real friends too, but they won’t always tell you when you’re overdoing it. So when you do reach for a filter, always; stay natural, remember less is always more. Unless you’re going for an Oompa Loompa look, then pile them on. Get Snap happy. Kylie Jenner’s best selfie tip is to just take a lot of selfies. She